Project The Persian | Robotics Lead

Welo Global; California; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Welo Global is hiring an onsite lead to run day-to-day execution for a robotics data collection pilot in Palo Alto, CA. You will guide a team of data collection operators, ensure safety and quality, and serve as the main onsite contact for client stakeholders.

Role excludes staffing or inventory management and is a contract, full-time on-site position with an expected start ASAP. Compensation is $50/hour with compliance to US work authorization rules.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading robotic teleoperation and/or HRI data collection.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in lab/field environments.
• Comfortable driving consistency, safety, and quality in repetitive workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution and station readiness; enforce SOPs, quality, and safety protocols.
• Coach operators on teleoperation and HRI execution; provide on-the-spot refreshers and corrective guidance.
• Monitor live sessions and data quality; perform first-level troubleshooting and elevate issues appropriately.
• Maintain concise daily notes and issue trackers; communicate blockers, risks, and needs to client teams.
• Contribute to SOP and checklist refinements based on observations.
• Utilize client-provided equipment, SOPs, examples, and hands-on training to align the team on best practices.

Skills

Robotic teleoperation

HRI data collection

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

We're hiring an onsite lead to run day-to-day execution for our robotics data collection pilot, built around I2RT YAM bimanual robotic arms. You'll guide a team of data collection operators, keep operations safe and consistent, and act as the main onsite point of contact for client stakeholders.

Please note that this role does not own staffing schedules or inventory management.

Project Details

• Location: Palo Alto, CA - 100% onsite
• Type: Contract
• Schedule: Full-time; 8 hours/day, 5 days/week
• Duration: Minimum 2-week pilot; potential extension through year-end and beyond
• Start: ASAP
• Compensation: $50/hour
• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work onsite in the U.S.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution and station readiness; enforce SOPs, quality, and safety protocols.
• Coach operators on teleoperation and HRI execution; provide on-the-spot refreshers and corrective guidance.
• Monitor live sessions and data quality; perform first-level troubleshooting and elevate issues appropriately.
• Maintain concise daily notes and issue trackers; communicate blockers, risks, and needs to client teams.
• Contribute to SOP and checklist refinements based on observations.
• Utilize client-provided equipment, SOPs, examples, and hands-on training to align the team on best practices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading robotic teleoperation and/or HRI data collection.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in lab/field environments.
• Comfortable driving consistency, safety, and quality in repetitive workflows.

Job Reference: #L1-CC1

$50 - $50 an hour

Please note that in order to verify work authorization as is required by Federal law (I-9 process), all new employees must complete a live video verification with their selected IDs and provide photos of these selected IDs within their first 3 days of employment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. In addition, we employ anti-fraud checks to ensure all candidates meet the requirements of the program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.